Clinic, Monday

[snarky_witch]

The baby was still in NICU and likely would be for a few more weeks. Piper was going to be there everyday until he was allowed to go home.

He was still nameless at the moment. She was going to have to do something about that soon.

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[charmedmama]

As soon as Patty had gotten home -- even though it wasn't until late in the evening -- and caught up on the news, she beelined for the clinic.

"Why didn't you call me?" she flailed at her daughter as she walked into the room.

[snarky_witch]

"Mom," Piper said, so glad to see her. "I'm sorry. I knew you were on the trip. I didn't want you to be worrying the whole time..."

[charmedmama]

"Ridiculous," Patty said, swooping in to hug Piper. "I still say you should've called me."

[snarky_witch]

Piper clung to her. She hadn't realized until now just how much she needed her. "I'm glad you're here now."

[charmedmama]

"How's everybody holding up?" Patty asked, hooking a foot around a leg of the other chair to pull it close so she could sit and still hold Piper. "How are you holding up."

[snarky_witch]

"As well as can be expected, I think," Piper told her. "I mean...it's hard seeing him like that. He'll be okay, but..."

[charmedmama]

"Is there anything I can do? For anybody?"

[snarky_witch]

"Just being here is good," Piper admitted, hugging her again.